AFCON 2027 Gets Backing.
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed his confidence that Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite challenges facing preparations for the continental…
Airtel wind up its subsidary network
Airtel Africa is winding up its Kenyan wholesale internet and fibre-optic subsidiary, Airtel Kenya Telesonic, two years after its launch. The Registrar of Companies said the firm will be struck off the register by December 2026 following a request by the…
Cruide oil export from Turkana
Kenya is on track to export its first crude oil from Turkana in the first quarter of 2027, with production expected to begin in December 2026. EPRA Director of Petroleum and Gas Edward Kinyua said the South Lokichar Basin project is progressing within…
Linda Mwananchi faces disagreement over 2027 political vehicle
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement is facing an internal disagreement over the political party that should be used to contest the 2027 General Election. The disagreement has mainly involved Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Trans Nzoia Governor George…
Nollywood Loses Icon Olu Jacobs
The curtains have fallen on one of Africa’s greatest actors. Veteran Nollywood legend Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs has died at 84.The beloved actor passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2026, according to a heartfelt statement from his family. His son…
Mukunji Secures Reprieve Against Arrest
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has run to court to stop his arrest over the deadly chaos that marred Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s political meeting at Nembure Stadium in Embu. The lawmaker moved to the High Court in Embu seeking anticipatory…
FDA Clears Trial For Endometriosis
For millions of women living with endometriosis, a new kind of hope just took a step forward. The FDA has cleared EndoCyclic Therapeutics’ Investigational New Drug application for ENDO-205, allowing the company to begin human testing. This does not…
Barca, Brighton Steal Headlines.
Barcelona produced the biggest scoreline of Wednesday night’s European football action, hammering Racing Santander 7–2 at Camp Nou, while Atlético Madrid defeated Osasuna 4–0 and Sevilla edged Deportivo La Coruña 1–0 in LaLiga. In England, Brighton…
Nikita Kering’ Wins Best Female East Africa at AFRIMMA
Kenyan singer and songwriter Nikita Kering’ has added another major award to her collection after winning Best Female East Africa at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, AFRIMMA, held in Dallas, United States.Nikita emerged victorious in a competitive…
Nairobi Wants to Badge Street Photographers
Imagine taking a photograph on a Nairobi street and being expected to prove that you are an authorised photographer. That could soon become reality as the Nairobi County Government moves to introduce registration and identification badges for street…